[This page is my design space for a new course based on Dan Pink's book, A Whole New Mind. --MEG]

The world is shifting out of the Information Age, where linear and analytical thought ruled the day. Our parents encouraged us to become engineers, accountants, doctors, and lawyers. A new Age is coming in which right-brain thinking -- such as looking for patterns and empathizing -- will lead the way.



Materials


Stuff the students need to experience this course.
  • A copy of A Whole New Mind
  • A blog
  • Small notebook
  • Cameraphone or digital camera
  • USB Headset/microphone

Stuff the classroom needs to experience this course.
  • Mindmapping software (FreeMind is an open source option) or an online version (MindMeister may be a possibility)

6 Senses


Design

Story


write our own elevator pitches
write the school's elevator pitch
guest speakers: storyteller & marketer

Symphony



Empathy



Play



Meaning



Timing


This is a semester-long course. We'll cover the six senses in 18 weeks = 3 weeks per sense.